OREANDA-NEWS. November 28, 2008. All-Russia Banker Day was held in Moscow, reported the press-centre of AK BARS Bank.

About 250 heads of major Russian banks, top representatives of Russian Federation authourities, heads of federal establishments, renowned public figures, scholars, managers of leading mass media took part in the evening party dedicated to 20th anniversary from the foundation day of the first Russian commercial banks.

Presentation of awards of National Banking Premium became the central event of the celebtration. The Association of Russian banks and "National banking journal" are the founders of the premium.The award was granted in 10 nominations.

According to the verdict of the expert council the Chairman of AK BARS Bank Management Board Robert Minnegaliev was declared the awardee of a nomination "For effective bank management".